Trotting the Back Roads

As I mentioned on my blog (last week) - I was totally ready to throw in the towel and call it winter. it was cold and miserable- I had to plug in my water heaters because of ice and snow was forecasted several times. BUT--- all the snow went south.. and we are FINALLY experiencing a little Indian Summer ! Perfect for riding- except.. the Hunters have taken the woods hostage until the end of November. A few weeks for every imaginable weapon ~ Zoe and I ride the dirt roads during hunting season- but it's still just as beautiful.. especially at this time of year.

Lately- it's been Keri and Reverie (Zoe's Day Dream). They have become good buddies. We are working up the mileage - as Rev has not been ridden in some time. Also looking to get in canters often and for more extended periods of time for Rev. Yesterday, we had a great ride- included the mile long hill- which is perfect for a horse learning her balance and abilities in cantering.

Mostly- I took photo's of the scenery. The Beech trees are at their most beautiful right now- although typically yellow and brown in the fall, I love a Beech tree when the sun is out- quite dazzling. There's nothing prettier than a grove of Beech.

When I was posting in my farm blog- and looking at the photo's I snapped during the ride- I noticed a theme.. ponds and fall colors. We passed by 2 beaver ponds and one real pond-- all of them gorgeous. As usual, I posted many photo's on the farm blog- which you can go view.

And anyone who has followed my blog posts- knows I am intrigued by stonework of any kind.

So I had to stop and get a close up of these artfully placed stones and rocks.

A very noisy Kingfisher protested our presence here - sounding like more than one bird with his constant loud mad chatter.

I have to wonder the purpose of this - who and why ? and when...

Trot home on my most favorite back road in our area- Crow Hill Road.. which used to be quite narrow with I think only one or two homes-- no electricity along the road until recently.. as more houses and camps are built. Still a beautiful road though.

Keri was feeling a bit pokey- but we had a great ride and plan to go out again today.

A new route though - don't want Rev to get complacently brave just because she already knows the way !

Enjoy your day ~